PS5 Snags Phantom Blade Zero, Xbox Left Waiting as Black Myth Wukong Comparisons Heat Up

Phantom Blade Zero finally put a date on the calendar, and yes, there is a catch. The Wuxia-flavored action RPG is coming next year, but if you want it on Xbox, you might be waiting a while.

Release date and where you can play

S-GAME is launching Phantom Blade Zero worldwide on September 9, 2026. That date was locked in during The Game Awards 2025. On day one, the game hits PlayStation 5 and PC (both Steam and the Epic Games Store).

About that PS5 exclusivity

The studio has said it does not have a permanent exclusivity deal with Sony. That said, PlayStation made the near-term situation crystal clear in the release date trailer: the game will be console-exclusive to PS5 for at least a year after launch.

Not available on other consoles for at least 12 months after launch.

Translation: PC players are in on day one, but Xbox Series X|S owners are out of luck at launch. If an Xbox version gets the green light after the exclusivity window, the earliest it could realistically land is September 9, 2027.

What kind of game is this?

This one leans into stylized Wuxia swordplay with modern action RPG systems. S-GAME is pitching a main story that runs roughly 20 to 30 hours, with about the same amount of optional side content layered on top. The team also steered away from the ultra-punishing Souls-like template: the game features selectable difficulty options, and enemies do not respawn when you die or touch checkpoints. Since it is PS5-only on the console side at launch, some fans are hoping that means a cleaner, better-optimized release instead of weeks of post-launch triage. We will see.

The comparison everyone is making: Black Myth: Wukong

This setup looks a lot like Black Myth: Wukong. That game arrived on PS5 and PC on August 20, 2024, then hit Xbox Series X|S exactly a year later on August 20, 2025. At the time, the developer said the gap was due to technical work, especially on Xbox Series S, but the one-year precision spoke for itself. The takeaway for Phantom Blade Zero is obvious: a 12-month console exclusivity window strongly points to a similar wait on Xbox if an Xbox version happens at all.

Worth noting: timing alone does not guarantee a port. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth still is not on Xbox even though its exclusivity window ended. Different games, different deals.

• Sep 9, 2026: Phantom Blade Zero launches worldwide on PS5, Steam, and Epic Games Store
• Console exclusivity: PS5-only for at least 12 months after launch
• PC: Day-one on Steam and Epic
• Earliest possible Xbox date (if approved): Sep 9, 2027
• Context: Black Myth launched PS5/PC on Aug 20, 2024; Xbox on Aug 20, 2025 (12-month gap)

Bottom line

Phantom Blade Zero lands next September with a clear plan: PS5 on the console side for year one, PC day-and-date, and a big open question for Xbox after that. Are you waiting it out for a potential Xbox version, or jumping in on PS5/PC at launch?